BIG 'V' FOR VALENCIA VIKINGS HEAD TO BIG A FOR DIV. II FINAL VALENCIA 37, SAN CLEMENTE 7.Byline: Matthew Kredell Staff Writer For all those football teams that picked on Valencia in the past, the Vikings are showing that what goes around comes around. Like a previously scrawny kid who had a sudden growth spurt growth spurt Pediatrics A period of rapid growth in middle adolescence; ♀ ↑ ±8 cm/yr ±age 12; ♂ ↑ ±10 cm/yr ± age 14; GS is orderly, affecting acral parts–ie, hands and feet grow before proximal regions, , Valencia is going one by one to confront the bullies that tormented it in the past. First, Valencia stood up to Foothill League rival Hart of Newhall by beating the Indians for the first time. On Friday, the Vikings faced another nemesis Nemesis (nĕm`ĭsĭs), in Greek religion and mythology, personification of the gods' retribution for violation of sacred law; the avenger. Sometimes she was said to be the goddess of good and ill fortune. - the team that ended their season the past two years. San Clemente San Clemente (săn klĭmĕn`tē), city (1990 pop. 41,100), Orange co., S Calif., on the Pacific coast; inc. 1928. Camp Pendleton, a large U.S. marine base, adjoins the city, which is chiefly residential. was no match for Valencia's new might as the host Vikings rolled to a 37-7 victory in the Southern Section Div. II semifinals. Valencia, in its ninth year of varsity football, isn't playing the role of little brother any more. ``This is a different team this year,'' Valencia quarterback Michael Herrick said. ``We're trying to build something at Valencia, and we're starting to get some respect.'' Advancing to a section final for the third time, Valencia (12-1) will play top-seeded Mission Viejo Mission Vi·e·jo A community of southern California southeast of Irvine. It is mainly residential. Population: 96,300. or Upland next Saturday at Angel Stadium. Valencia lost to Hart in its previous two finals. With the win, the Vikings have the credentials for this to be the best season in school history. They've won their first Foothill League title, and Friday they set the school record for victories and, at the least, equaled their best playoff finish. San Clemente (10-3) knocked Valencia out of the playoffs in the second round last year and in the first round in 2002. This time around, San Clemente gave Valencia an early gift, and the Vikings never looked back. Valencia was forced to punt after three plays on its first possession, but the punt was fumbled and recovered by the Vikings' Gary Cox at the San Clemente 25-yard line. CAPTION(S): 4 photos, box Photo: (1 -- color) Valencia's Shane Vereen (34) runs past San Clemente's Frank Guzman (46) and Joel Krempasky in the Vikings' Div. II semifinal win Friday. John McCoy/Staff Photographer (2 -- 3 -- color) ONE WIN AWAY Birmingham of Lake Balboa Balboa, town (1990 pop. 2,751), Colón prov., in the former Panama Canal Zone, on the Gulf of Panama. The port for Panama City, Balboa was the administrative headquarters of the Panama Canal Zone. It was also the site of a U.S. navy base (closed 1999). , Oak Park and Grace Brethren of Simi Valley Simi Valley (sē`mē, sĭm`ē), city (1990 pop. 100,217), Ventura co., SW Calif. in an oil, fruit, and farm region; laid out 1887, inc. 1969. join Valencia in next week's high school football championships after semifinal victories Friday. Birmingham (with punter Punter 1. An trader who hopes to make quick profits. Basically, another term for speculator. 2. In the U.K., it is generally used to describe someone who gambles. It is also used to mean a client or customer of any business. Kenny Davis, at left) beat Narbonne of Harbor City 21-0 in a City Section clash and will face Dorsey in the title game at the Coliseum Coliseum: see Colosseum. . Gene Blevins/Special to the Daily News Edna Simpson/Daily News (4) Valencia quarterback Michael Herrick heads upfield during the Vikings' semifinal victory Friday night over San Clemente. John McCoy/Staff Photographer Box: TODAY'S SCORES |
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